300+ Weekly Thread #1130
 

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first of all congrats to all the red sox fans! i am just checking in. bronchitus is getting better i still cant do a whole lot of physical stuff like talking and moving but i am hoping by end of week it will be all cleared up1

Hello, newbie here....do you have room for one more? :) Not sure what to post but I am anxious to get the new me under way. Have a great day! :)

To all you Red Sox fans-Congratulations. If nothing else, I’m pretty sure it will lead to a blood bath in the Bronx this off season.

Battle-I can so relate to needing to go someplace fancy, and worrying about having something to wear. I know you are feeling such relief to have something you are comfortable with wearing.

Toofat-Having respiratory stuff is such a drag. I was sick so long this time, that I’m actually having to get used to the idea that I’m feeling better. Get well too.

LeesaKay-My mom used to say there is always room for one more at the table. Just don’t feel overwhelmed when we get too chatty. Post what you can, try to read everyday, and keep coming back. That’s the most important thing. You can’t fail unless you give up. As long as you keep dusting yourself off, and getting back up, you’re a winner.

After a week like I’ve had, the increased activity and calories, my metabolism goes up big time. Unfortunately that means my appetite is raging now too. I’m going to try to go down gradual this time so I don’t loose the metabolism “buzz” and stall it. Now I’m off to catch up on school work. Everyone have a great week.

Hi gals and guy!
Thanks to those who looked at my pics. And it feels so good to be BELOW 300 now. The challenge is to keep it going that way now and behave myself.

YaaY! To all Red Sox fans, :congrat: on being world series champs!!

Battle, wonderful news on being able to get into that dress!!! I bet you are going to look just beautiful. I have to find something nice to wear to my hubbys Christmas dinner at work. I usually get a pair of nice slacks and a nice top. I want to wait til it gets closer though so WHEN I lose more weight, I can find the appropriate size.

Ratkity, Don't ya just hate when them buggers climb up where they aren't suppose to? Glad you got some new ones and I hope you picked out some pretty ones.

Peggy, you and Emmit look so nice! I love the avatars you guys pick!!

TFFU, glad to hear the brochitis is clearing up. Keep getting better!

LeesaKay, Hi and :welcome: You can come on here and post anything you want to. Sometimes we write encouraging words to others, tell of our success, or just want to rant and rave about something and we are all here with an open heart and ears to listen. It's a great bunch of ladies and John, and I don't know if I would of made it this far without them.

Catherine, O doncha just hate when the exercise increases the appetite? I think that is why I keep quitting exercise but in the long run I know it is so beneficial. I hope your new way helps.

Have a great OP day!!
Debbie

Hello everyone! I've had a busy morning and only getting here now!

I posted a new exercise thread for November! For those of you who don't know, we have set a goal to exercise 200,000 minutes this year. Our goal IS within reach, but we can still use everyone's help to get there! All you have to do is track the number of minutes of exercise you do and record it. Many of us also set goals, but that's not required. Just move it and shake it and record it!!!!!

Hi everyone,

The scale is being stubborn. I'm up 1 lb. from my ticker weight. My clothes are fitting looser, though, so a loss has to be on its way soon. This week is TOM, so I'm not getting too wound up. I'm hoping that my cravings this week are bearable.

Today I am wearing a size 26 Tall outfit and am tripping over the bottom of the pants. They are way too long, as the waistband is sitting below the waist. Time to get rid of some of the bigger clothes, I think.

:)Hello Everyone:)

Hope you don't mind another newbie in the thread. I am on the computer trying not to open the Halloween candy:devil:. It's really tempting but I truly believe that I do not want to go down that path again. My real problem is every week I am good for some of the days and off plan for the others. Consequently, I am stuck and the scale doesn't go down. Months have flown by and I have plateaued!:?:
I am going to try the Beck Diet Solution to try and change my behavior. I have been reading a few diet/ behavior therapy books and I think that I was not mentally prepared to change my eating behavior. I lacked satisfying alternatives for bingeing and dealing with my emotions.
But enough about my problems! :yawn:

I hope everyone has a nice holiday :D and doesn't overdo the candy.:barf:

Keri

Peggy: Well, give Emmitt a kiss on the nose from his "auntie Annie" I just adore dogs. He is a doll.

Patti: I'm glad that you are feeling better.

Lessakay: Welcome. Jump in whenever you feel like it. Please don't feel overwhelmed and feel like you have to talk or keep up. We'd love to have you here and chat when you feel like it. Congrats on starting your new life in weight loss. Looking forward to taking the journey with you.

Catherine: Hope that "buzz" keeps buzzing.

Battle: Time to get rid of the bigger clothes for sure. Don't want you tripping on them and getting hurt.

Jessie: Have a great time walking.

Keri: Welcome. Same goes for you as for Lessakay. Jump in and talk when you feel like it.

Well, I had my interview this morning. I guess it went well. I did peak at the list and see that they have about 35 people to interview for the jobs that are available, 2 of them. I tried not to be dissappointed in that. I need to keep my self confidence up and realize that if this job doesn't happen then there is another one on the way for me.

Having pain today from my braces getting adjusted too. I know it will go away in a day or two but it is pretty intense today. He must have really tightened it up. lol. Well, off to put change out of my interview clothes and continue my job search. Hope you are all having great op days.
Blessings,
Annie

Hi everyone and :welcome3: to the newbies! I know you'll love it here.
Today is an op day. Haven't had dinner yet, but it's planned so I know I'm good.
Weren't those Red Sox awesome! We're all pretty tired around here.
Take care and I'll try to check in tomorrow.

Debbie-I so want to be below 300 too. I am trying to stay below 400 right now.

Battle-Yeah, let’s leave that waistband below the waist look to the guys. Go get some stuff that makes you feel sexy.

Jessie-If you love fall weather, you’d like it here this week. The trees are awfully pretty.

CatWuv-step away from the candy. I have played around with the same 20 pounds for so long now that I am actually wearing clothes out instead of growing out of them.

Annie-that’s funny, tripping on too big clothes, until you actually do it. I expected my pants to get bigger, but the idea that the pants would get longer didn’t occur to me. When my husband loses weight, his pants get shorter because he can hitch them higher.

Sandy-do you suppose that you are the only folks in Indiana with World Series hangovers? Were most of you neighbors hoping that the Indians had made it to the series?

Well, I got unpacked and got everything put up. For some reason he decided yesterday that he needed something out of our walk in storage closet, and literally emptied it. That of course meant that I had to put everything back up, and I figured while at it, it made sense to organize as I went. That meant no school work today either. We had a little talk about not making any new work for me until I can get caught up. I’m having trouble concentrating, and I know that can be because of my head injury. Usually I don’t have this much trouble, but things like stress or fatigue, can really exacerbate it. I know I will probably punch out a couple of assignments tomorrow, but there is always that nagging feeling in the back of my mind that maybe I have reached my limit of ability, and just can’t do it.

Thinking of everyone, but nursing an out of control post oral surgery infection. So I'm hiding from the world. Which is different than whining! (Ammi)

Everyone have a great week.

Happy Monday to everyone - especially all the tired Red Sox fans. I have responsibility for our Denver office - they all warned me not to even ask what happened to them. Congrats!

TFFU - so glad you are starting to feel better. Keep getting your rest and following doctors orders. We will all feel better when you do!

LeesaKay - Welcome - this is a great group of people. The support is unwavering. Everyone has either been there or is there doing it with you.

Catherine - isn't it nice to be back home. So sorry about having to re-organize the closet but I bet you felt wonderful after. Now it's time for you to get some rest and settled back in. Take some special Catherine time be it in the bath, with a book, or a nice walk.

Debbie - you GO GIRL - you will be absolutely stunning in a new outfit for hubbys party.

Heather - take care of your knee - watching your exercise minutes increase is great motivation to me.

Battle - stupid stinkin scale - but at least you have new undies. Isn't it a shame no one but us knows - makes you feel like a new person. Time to put that outfit with the old undies.

Jessie - great job - keep up the good work.

Keri - welcome - this is so much better than Halloween candy.

Annie - I just keep thinking of you in the stiff tan sherriffs outfit. I always think people look so uncomfortable in them. I'm a dog lover too - wasn't Peggy's pup cute. Do you have pups of your own "Dogpal"

Sandy - WOOHOO to you! Do you have the back OP adrenalin? Get some much needed sleep tonight too please. I do hope you are enjoying spoiling the new baby.

OK - I think I'm caught up - sorry if I missed anyone. I surprised myself this week and am actually starting to enjoy exercise - at least the Just My Size Yoga and the treadmill.

Hugs to you all,
GGG

Sandy: Great job being op today! You go girl.

Catherine: I hope you feel less overwhelmed tomorrow. I know you can do anything you put your mind to. There are just times when we are, well, plumb tuckerd out. Be kind to your body. Hugs.

Meta: Youchie. Sorry about your oral surgery and the infection. I hope it heals good soon.

Carol: Yup. I have 2 dogs. Both of them are 1/2 labador Retrievers and 1/2 Golden Retrievers. My female is 10 and she is black looks more like Peggy's baby and my male is yellow and looks very "Goldenish". lol. I adore all dogs pretty much and would have tons more but DH puts a leash on me. lol. I can't wait until I look forward to exercise again too. Good for you. I got there before my surgery but have been slow to "bounce back".

Well, I am off to bed to watch some tv under the covers. Hope you are all doing well and being op.

One more thing. Ammi is going to Alton Towers tomorrow for a few days of vacation. Keep her and her family in your mind and hope they have a great time. She is still really battling with those darn skin infection things and was kind of nervous about getting stares from other people. Alton Towers is an amusement park sounds kind of like Magic Mountain or something along that line.

Blessings all,
Annie

Hi all,

Well, today was day 1 OP. Yahoo! And I added 30 minutes of biking as well. Very happy about that. Now that our basement is done, we are working very hard at making this a habit. I haven't weighed lately, but since I am in the middle of TOM, who knows?

Not much time for personals, but wanted to let you all know the good news about being OP, and hope you are all well.

Angie

Meta-Yikes, I hate it when people mess in my mouth, so I imagine that having an infection in there is no fun.

Carol-If I tried to take a bath, there would be fire department rescue and news camera involved by the end of the night. My idea of a relaxing evening is some Contemporary Christian music on my mp3 player, and a puzzle book.

Annie-I hope I am just tired or worn out. I actually have a sore spot on the top of my head, and I have this fear I might have dinged it getting up from the plane seat. I’m not exactly short or graceful, and I don’t bend like I used to when I was younger. Hitting my head even a little can cause me some confusion.

Ammi-I hope you have fun. Wear a Halloween hat, and everyone will just think you’re in makeup of some sort. Being stared at isn’t any fun, but at least this time it won’t be because of your hips.

Angie-You’ve got one day OP more than I have at this point. Way to go, and keep at it.

I have given up trying to work tonight. I’m going to settle in, and try again in the morning. Sometimes with head injuries, you do lose some cognitive ability as the day wears on, and you get tired.

Good Morning!:coffee:

Just a quickie to say :wave: and :congrat: to our loyal Red Sox fans!!
Things are status quo here, although I was not ready to see the frost on the
pumpkin this morning!!
Took Jack to the vet yesterday for his 3rd vaccine and all he has left is a rabies shot next week and the scissors in January. I am happy because all these vists are costing a fortune!!!:yikes: But I know it is necessary to keep the little guy healthy. He is so freakin cute, it kills me!! I love it when he sees me and he gets this look on his face like he is saying " My Mommy!!" Amazing how they crawl right into your heart.

Have a Great Day!:cheer2:

PS-Ammi: I hope you are feeling better and have a WONDERFUL time at the park!!:hug:

PPS-:welcome3: to our Newbies!

Hi, just a quickie, the internet was off AGAIN Sunday & Monday so I'm way behind. I lost 5 lbs this week!! Had a bad time with TOM but stayed away from the 'naughty' foods.
I will try & catch up later on.
xxxxxxsharon

Angie: Way to go being op and doing all that biking. I hope you post it on our exercise board. You don't have to set a goal just post your minutes if you want. It is really fun the more you exercise and move your body to see your own personal progress. When I started I could only do 5 minutes on the bike so my monthly exercise was sooooo low. I'm glad you are doing so well. :D

Catherine: I hope you didn't bump your noodle! :hug: Please rest up just in case.

Donna: You are such a good mommie to Jack. He is lucky to have you. I know you are a great mommie to your "non-fur-baring" babies too.;)

Sahron: :carrot:Congrats on another -5! You are doing so great. Keep up the great work.

Well, I'm off to work out today with the personal trainer this morning at 9:15 then at the other gym by myself. Today my DH is 43! It is amazing because when we got married he was just turning 21 lol. Time sure goes by quickly.

Everyone have a great op, exercise filled day.
Blessings,
Annie

Happy Tuesday!! One tired WI chick checkin in today. Watched all of the football game last night. Can't believe the Packers pulled it off in OT.:carrot:
It is going be another beautiful day where I am so i'm going to walk and try for 40 minutes.

:wave: to all that stop by today. Make it a great one.

thanks to all expressing concern my bronchitus is clearing up finally! i am just trying to take it esy the rest of this week what with halloween coming up and some stressing things going on in my life right now but i will be back with a vengence for exercise and eating better and right.

Hi everyone,

Today continues the story of dragging pants. Yesterday, there had to be 4-6" of length below my heels! Today, I'm wearing my "skinny jeans" haha, a 26 Tall pair that is cut small and made out of old-fashioned thick and non-stretchy jean material. They fit well, as my tummy is the problem area and the jeans fit just about right around the middle. But, there is a good 1-2" dragging on the ground, under my heels!

My pants legs are growing, or I'm losing the wrong kind of inches off my legs! When this is over, I may have shrunk from 5'10 to 4'10! lol

The scale is creeping down a bit, and I'm guessing that after TOM I'll see a little whoosh (thanks Peggy for that word) of a few pounds. It won't be long until I reach the 50 lbs. mark, and not much longer after that I'll be out of morbid obesity. Wow. I just need to keep working the plan and those accomplishments can be mine.

Realist: congrats on staying OP! Keep it up.

Catherine: Hope you got a good night's rest, and are feeling better today. I'm sending a special order to Himself to not create any more work for you.

Donna: Jack is a lucky little kitty, to be in your home.

Sharon: Great job, and congratulations on 5 lbs. gone! What are we going to do about your internet connection? I think we should send hate mail to your provider.

Annie: I'm in awe that you've been together with hubby that long. It amazes me when people meet and marry young, and stay together. I was a complete wreck at that age, and couldn't have stayed in a relationship to save my life. You must be great together.

Jessiebug: Hi! Rest up tonight!

Toofat: Glad to hear your bronchitis is on the mend.

Hi and hugs to everyone else. My replies are only to the posters on this page--ran out of time!

Have a great OP day!

:witch:Hello Gouls and Boils.

Jessie: I hope you make your 40 minute walk. Way to go.

Patti: :hug:

Battle: I'm so glad that you are talking about dragging pants because I'm so dull that I couldn't figure out why my pants were suddenly wayyyyyy tooo long. lol. Duh! How exciting for you. I guess I better try on some different pants and hope at the clothing exchange tonight there will be some more 26's there. Congrats on the scale being down. My Hubby is the BEST:D I am so very lucky to have him.

Well, I managed to go work out with the personal trainer for 20 excruciating minutes of weight lifting then I went and swam for 45 minutes. I feel happy about that and I will jump on the bike. I am sooo close to my exercise goal for this month and I will need every minute of tomorrow's exericise to make the goal. Hope you are all well and happy.

Blessings,
Annie

Peggy – I LOVE your new avatar. You look great!

Catherine – That picture of you and your DH is just wonderful. You are looking really good – I agree that it looks like you have lost weight. What an exciting event!

Debbie – What a difference in your pics! :woohoo:

It was a bit rough for me at my parents’ over the weekend. The thing is that I know a lot of it has nothing to do with them now. In the past I have blamed their eating habits on my excesses while visiting, but while some of it is true it is just an excuse. For example, my step-mother and I went grocery shopping on Friday afternoon and I ended up buying myself a cookie. That had nothing to do with eating meals with my family. I think part of it is that because of the large meals I get into an "all or nothing" mentality while I visit them. Also, I always thought it was my mother that I had food issues with, but now I am realizing it is my dad too. I need to work on this now and try to sort it out before my next trip. I made it to the gym the first day, and then didn’t do anything else after that.

I also think I am fighting off something (my step-mother was sick this weekend) and that is making it tough to get back into things full swing. I have to go buy candy tonight to hand out tomorrow, but I will get something I don’t care for (Skittles or something fruity – no chocolate!).

Hi All,
Today was NOT an op day. We had a bake sale to support our local humane society (aka dog pound). I was fine, doing just wonderful. .....until I smelled the peanut butter fudge. So, I'll be back on tomorrow! :club:
Catherine, On no, there were tons of us with the World Series Hangover. But it was worth it. Yes, there are a lot of Indian Fans here. So of the discussions got pretty heated, but I was not included in those thank goodness.
I'm sorry you're feeling out of sorts. At least himself LOOKED for the item instead of repeating, "I can't find blah, blah, blah."til you get mad and go look for it. lol :blah:
MetaChick~ OMG, I'm so sorry about your infection. I had to go to the dentist today and he said I have an injury to my gum, but it looks like it's on the mend. I hope your gets well fast. I know how bad they hurt. Hope you fell better soon. :getwell:
GGG, The baby is actually suppose to come for a visit today. Her dad is on the phone with her right now. Somehow, I don't think she's coming over. .......Nope, she's sleeping. I wonder if it has anything to do with that jerk of a boyfriend she has and him wanting her to stay on his 2nd shift schedule. :devil::barf::rolleyes::bomb::chin:
Annie, Thanks for the update on Ammi. I sure hope she has a great time. She deserves a great time. :hat:
Angie, Keep up the good work! :cp:
Sharon, :woohoo: Way to go being op!!! Great loss!!
Jessie, Football is actually my favorite sport, my second is baseball. My football team is the NY Giants and I love Michael Strahan and Jeremy Shockey! :love::love:
Patty, Glad you're feeling better.
Nancy, Feel better soon. :getwell:

Gotta go everyone. I'm still beat and not sleeping well. :tired:
Til tomorrow!

Annie-I had him look, and my head has a 2 inch L shaped cut on the top, and is red/bruised. I don’t even remember doing it. It doesn’t hurt as much today, but I really don’t like the fact that I don’t remember doing it. I did get some school work done today, so I was able to think clearly after a good night’s sleep, and he was gone this morning, so I could work in peace without being chased.

Battle-I once keep taking up a favorite pair of pants, and eventually the crotch hung down to my knees like something out of Arabian Nights. I finally had to let them go. I’m feeling better today. Your special order didn’t help. I got hit with a 1500 word article for the op-ed page to edit. His stuff reads like stereo instructions, and I put them into real English. He does let me spend the money he makes from it though. This one is my Christmas budget.

Nancy-There are people, places and things that cause over eating. For me, it is my mother, buffets, and travel. Even when my mom wasn’t doing anything, just being in her house set off my stuff. It’s like an album with a scratch, and no matter how hard you try to move it over, it keeps slipping back.

Sandy-I’ve never understood fighting angrily about sports stuff. I’m one of those who roots for good plays on both sides. Of course, that only counts for watching sports. Playing sports is a different matter entirely. I didn’t end up with all these concussions playing nice.

I have purchased NO Halloween candy this year. That’s two in a row. It is wonderful living in a security building where only residents can come knock on the door, and the only child in the building is 18 months old, and in China right now. I do miss giving out candy, and seeing the costumes, but I did not need that much chocolate laying around.

Unbelievable - here I am at 323 lbs. Today we got our cruise documents and started planning shore excursions. My hubby really wants to do horseback riding which has a 220 lb weight limit. Then there's me that said - I really don't want to do that. I think he's clueless as a thin person with no concept - or else he plays dumb really really well.

It is exciting to think its only 6 weeks away - 14 lbs to go. That's super fantastic motivation for me - even with Thanksgiving in there.

Hope all are good - welcome back Nancy.

Carol

Hi all,

Day 2....OP!! Yahoo! And 30 minutes on the bike again....for 7.6 miles. The really good news. I had NO desire to work out, but did anyway. DH said "are you ready?" and away we went. My butt is twitching a little, but oh well. I wanna get to the 350s sometimes soon. Actually I would like to get to the 200s, but apparently baby steps are required.

I am tired and a little headachy, so not too much typing tonight, but had to post so I can see if I can get a good trend going.

Angie

Hello my peeps,

Just a quickie flyby. Today, I went to a conference from hades. It was held in an 1807 historic mansion with NO HEAT. Apparently, heat does not bode well for historic places. My toes disagreed. The really bad news was that there was a candy dish on each table and filled repeatedly. My tummy is hurting from all the sweets I ate. I did bring my lunch and had made plans to eat healthy. Oh well. At least I didn't eat the offered lunch (lots of bread and simple carbs). I'm not sure if there's been an eating day this bad in a while. Not beating myself up, just stating a fact. I know there's TOM lurking around this week too.

Hugs and luv to all! Will catch up tomorrow on personals... take care of yourselves!!!
RK

Nancy: It is good that you made some realizations about your actions when you are with your parents. I hope that the realizations are things that you can work on before you go back. Glad you got to spend time with them.

Sandy: Tomorrow will be a better op day for you. I'm sure of it!

Catherine: Glad you were able to get some work done for schoo.. So sorry about the bump on the nogin. Hope it gets better very soon.

Carol: I hope you have a blast on your cruise. Would it help to tell your DH why you don't want to go horseback riding? I bet he really is clueless. One time my dh was getting so angry at me for not wearing the seat belt in his truck. I finally broke down and told him it was because it didn't fit. He felt bad for getting angry at me and said we will work on it together. That was a nice feeling to have support. I hope you have the same. Hugs.

Angie: Before you know it you will be well out of the 350's and into the 340's! Good job working out even when You don't feel like it.

Rat: Sorry your day wasn't the best. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better one.

I heard from the county and I didn't get the job. Kind of hard for me not to immediately go to, "what is wrong with me that they didn't pick me". I pulled myself together after a minute of grieving for my "dream job" and told God that I know he has big plans for me and I will trust Him. I really struggle in that area of not trying to take everything on. I grew up taking everything on and trying to fix everything so it is hard not to try. Even though I couldn't do anything about it. lol. Well, I got another phone call from another company that I had sent my resume to. My interview with them is tomorrow at 3 p.m. I have about 30 resumes out there floating around. Hopefully soon someone will give me a call and a job. lol.

I have tons of little candy bars in a glass pumpkin that I have had for a couple of weeks. I almost felt like having one today. I didn't but the urge was there. Not sure if it was because TOM is coming any day or the stress I am feeling. I hope just TOM because I haven't stressed eaten since Joel's mom was here in May for Mother's Day. Then it was just salad but I was supposed to be on a liquid diet. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.

On a good note, I scored a huge garbage bag full of clothes from the clothing exchange. Lots of size 22/24's and lots of 26/28's that I can wear now. I'll have to save the others for later.

Blessings all,
Annie

Annie - we did have a little chat after the initial one on the horseback riding. It came down to my comfort level - I just couldn't bring myself to tell him how much I weigh. So instead he wants to salsa dance - he is very excited about it - he is a wonderful dancer and I have two left feet. I need to quit using my weight as an excuse not to do things. As he explained, after I said I wasn't comfortable doing that either, we're going to have fun - even if I only learn one step and do it with both left feet we will have a great time - and he reminded me we will never see these people again. Off we go to salsa!!!

Have a great day all

Carol

Hi again,
Meta hope the tooth infection gets better VERY soon.xxxxxxx
Annie, sorry about the job, I'm sure the right one will come along soon! How do you go on with references? I haven't worked since getting pregnant with Gareth, over 7 years ago & haven't done any voluntary work for 5 years, I wanted to go for a job with the local council but I don't have anyone recent to be a referee. Once Aiden starts school full time, after Christmas I'll start being a voluntary literacy tutor (I'm fully qualified to do this as a 'real', lol, teacher) but there's been a lot of cut backs in adult education so I don't expect to get a job there. I'm happy to work in a shop or something, just to contribute to the household finances! What is your 'dream' job? How is your food going, are you eating 'regular' foods yet? I'm SO NOSEY, lol! WTG with all that exercise!!! Were you allowed to do it when you were on liquids? I've been advised to just walk, nothing too strenuous, as the calories in my liquids are only 500 or so a day & it can make you feel ill if you're doing harder workouts.xxxxxx
GG/Carol, see my weight ticker? I rode, but I checked beforehand at the stables, telling them I was very fat, had a bad left knee (the one you mount with) & that I'm nervous after having a VERY frisky Arab/thoroughbred horse of my own (many years ago, lol). The teacher was very good, put me on a SLOW, big-boned horse & made sure she & her hubby were there to help me on/off onto the mounting blocks. I think most horses can carry a decent amount of weight, it's the getting off & on that's a problem! Going for the dance option is a good idea, great exercise, fun & no risk of falling from a great height!!lol Plus there's no embarassing 'Are you too heavy' questions. Enjoy your trip!xxxxxxxx
Nancy, glad you had a great trip, changes of scene can play havoc with our food choices, it's like 'hey I'm on holiday/away from home, I get to eat!!!' at least in my case, WTG on thinking it through. Next time you'll be prepared, so often we eat without thinking, either about what we're doing, why or considering the consequences, you're halfway there (Weight-loss sucess) thinking it through like you have done.xxxxxxx
Battle, WTG on getting SMALLER!! It is so weird jeans/trouser legs getting LONGER, lol, at least it means the old tummy, hips & bottom are getting smaller!!!! I had it happen too, it's a little disconcerting isn't it? About my internet, we are tied to them until NEXT JULY, even though we've threatened them there's not a lot we can do; we checked with the telecom body's legal advice centre. Yes, send them letters, BAD SPELLLS, lol, anything!!!lol.xxxxxx
Torrister, lovely avatar, you look younger, prettier & fresh & healthy in your pic, putting your cute pup in the shade!!lolxxxxxx
bye for now,
xxxxsharon

Morning my chickies!! :hug:

:haphal: :haphal: :haphal:

DH hubby called in sick to work this AM and he usually wakes me up....oopsie!! :o I overslept! I did take 15 mins to ride my bike. I know I need more than that, but thats all the time I could spare this AM. Will jump back on tonight for another 15 I think!

Thanks re: my new avatar. I feel so much better these days. I don't know how to describe it. Being on the right level (at least in MY mind the right level since I feel like myself again) makes such a difference in my day to day life.

Battle - I too have suffered the shortening legs syndrome. It is so funny! What I find funny is that I am wearing the *short* length on pants where I used to wear the *average*. :dizzy::dizzy:

Carol - DANCE!!! Have FUN!! Don't sit on the sidelines. You have someone who wants you out on the dance floor with him....so as Nike says "Just do it!" I wish I had not sat out on the sidelines so much...don't regret not having the most fun ever on your trip!!

I am NOT looking forward to candy at my house tonight. I am stopping on my way home to buy some and I am dumping it all in the last kids of the night as it is NOT staying with me. Chocolate and I are VERY close friends and it tends to set off binging behavior...so I am NOT going there!

Gotta get to work....have a great day everyone!! :hug:

:ghost: :dracula: :sklol: :haphal: :spid: :bat: :frank:


My mantra for today is "STEP AWAY FROM THE CANDY!!"
I am in a crappy mood...and it is making me even madder because I love Halloween!! TOM is here, I have a banging :headache:, beginning of a cold, and feel like :barf:.

I got an email from my nephew's mother(my brother and her share a house and aren't married~another whole long story) and she basically chewed me out because we are busy today and I didn't tell her...she is too cheap to buy candy and doesn't want to be home...I never got the email asking me about this, and her voicemail on my cell didn't show up til 11pm last night. So when I opened my email from her this am, she was ranting about how me and my family don't have any love left for Zach, and just sounded insane!! So I wrote back and told her off...I have been there for her from the day I met her(when my brother called me to tell me I was going to be an Aunt), and have done so much for all of them...It's not my fault she picked a drug addict to have sex with!! They can barely stand each other anymore, she lives upstairs and he lives downstairs, and I am so tired of hearing it all. But when she has the nerve to say I have blown them off...I just told her that yes, we were busy, but Andrew would have loved to take Zach around, but since we have no love left for him, I told her to take him to the mall.
Sorry this rant is so long, but I am so sick of being taken advantage of!!!!! When will I learn???

I hope everyone has a Fun Halloween!!! :witch:

Carol: Fun salsa! I think it is great that you are going to do that. Hopefully I can do the same when I go on my cruise next year. My DH would not want to do that but we'll see. lol.

Sharon: Yup. I am eating regular foods, kind of. lol. I can't have fresh fruits or veggies yet they all have to be canned or cooked. My dream job ummmmm I guess if I could go back and go to college right now it would be either physical therapist or social worker. Something where I can really help people. I adore the elderly too. Not sure on that one. I wasn't limited to how much I work out when I was on liquids. I was doing upwards of 2 hours + a day before surgery. At first I was too tired to do that much but after a while I was full of energy.

Peggy: I hope your DH feels better very soon. Good plan for the candy. I'm lucky because I haven't had any sugar pretty much since last November. I feel very in control of my food except yesterday I did want one. Not super bad just thought it would taste good. Anything too sweet right now makes me nauseous.

Donna: sorry that Zach's mom is being such a pain. Hugs. I do know how you feel when you help people out so much and then they expect even more. Never satisfied taking. I think you and I need to learn that sometimes helping certain people isn't really helping them at all. I know I need to learn that. Hugs to you.

My job interview isn't until 3 p.m. so I have all day to prepare and maybe do some cleaning in my livingroom, kitchen and dining room. My DH spent his whole birthday at the hospital with one of the men that he supervises. The hospital called my DH right after I left to go to my group and said they need my DH to go to Spokane WA and get this man and bring him in for a psch eval because they thought he may hurt himself. So, DH went and picked him up and took him to the hospital. He was out until after 9 pm last night. They are keeping the man for evaluation. Hopefully he will get the help he needs.

I scored "BIG" last night with 2 big hefty size garbage bags of size 26/28 clothes and 22/24 clothes. MOst of the 22/24 sizes are casual stuff but I'm so happy to have them. I was able to wash 2 loads of them last night when I got home from group before DH came home. Some of them really smell like cigeretts and being a non-smoker that is rough.

I hope everyone has a wonderful, op, CANDY-LESS day. Happy Halloween.
Blessings,
Annie

Hi everybody! I was at the dentist this am, and it turns out I have a whole little laundry list of isses from a stupid routine !*(#&(# tooth extraction. I got a) an infection of the tissues surrounding the site b) something called dry socket which is not an infection but very painful and c) stress cankers! Yay me and dental complications! I'm frozen solid right now, and I've got some new big gun painkillers so I'm as happy as one can be in such circumstances. :)

I've had a couple of these little 'not feeling well' things back to back and it's struck me how much not feeling well physically can make me want to eat. Outside of last weeks binge already confessed I haven't overeaten, but I sure have thought about it more times than I usually do. I have tried to pinpoint what it is I'm trying to 'feed' when I'm feeling like that and I think maybe it's just general glumness and frustration, but I'm not sure.

So many of us get fat partly because we fail to prioritize taking care of ourselves and our physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Sometimes we lose touch with how to take care of ourselves well. I haven't exercised nearly as much this last week or two because I just haven't felt physically well. I've struggled with this because mouth issues do not technically prevent you from taking as many walks as you did before. So what is taking care of yourself? Forcing yourself to exercise because of the benefits, or letting yourself be still and quiet when that feels like what you want to do? I just don't know. I had gotten so out of touch with my body that I think I'll be relearning this stuff for a long time.

It's the last day of October, and I've lost less than 5 pounds this month which annoys me to no end. Feel very behind on personals, but reading everything and thinking of everybody and hope to catch up soon. Off to try and eat greens, carrots, onions, celery, a scattering of various nuts and seeds and some mushed up tuna and Miracle whip with half a face. :)

Meta YOU'VE LOST, ok 5 lbs isn't what you wanted but it's a LOSS!!!! Go easy on yourself, illness, pain & infections can make you feel so ICK. You've done WELL!!!! SO THERE!!!lolxxxxxxx
xxxxxsharon

Annie, sorry you didn't get the job...but keep the faith because you're so right about God having something bigger for you to do.
I had to laugh about your "stress eating" back on Mother's Day. Even though you were suppose to be on a liquid diet, I WISH all I did was stress eat a salad. You are doing wonderful, my friend. Just keep your head on straight and you can get thru those times of wanting to eat something bad for you. That's great you got all those clothes. Sure does save on the budget when you go thru sizes so fast.What a sweetie your hubby is to go and take the man to the hospital. I hope everything is ok with him. Where are you and DH going to go on your cruise? I would love to do the Alaska one. Ew cig smoke...can you get that out of the clothes?

Carol, I think it would be so much fun to go on the cruise and learn to salsa!! What a great opportunity to learn something and have a great time. Just go and enjoy, relax, have that second honeymoon and pretend no one else is around except for you and hubby!!

Peggy, I'm so glad they found the right magic meds to make your life better. You look so much happier and youthful. And Emmit ain't so bad lookin' either...:rofl:

Donna, definitely a good mantra!!! I hope your day gets better and by the time the trick or treaters come around, you can enjoy them. This too shall pass!

Meta, o that sounds sooooo painful!! YAY on getting the big time meds though. Take care. You asked some pretty good questions of yourself about forcing exercise or being still when you don't feel up to it. I still don't exercise hardly at all and I'm not consistent and if I don't feel good, I won't. My reasons sound like excuses, and they probably are. If you are in alot of pain, I don't see how exercise would help except make it get worse. I dunno, just my humble opinion. Five pounds is better than no pounds, don't be so hard on yourself. You're still moving in the right direction. :hug: to you, just take care.

Today we have to build a cover for our trash bin. We have to go to the dump once a month or so, but lately the little field mice have been having a field day in the trash. They've torn through all the bags and there is stuff everywhere and not very pleasant to have to clean up. We also have the little varmits under our house, (modular home) so we have to do something about that too.
Yesterday I had some chinese food. I'm just owning up to it. I've been OP except the last couple of days, but recommiting again today. Water has been tough for me too because of it getting so cold. I wish I liked hot drinks, but I just don't.
I did get to go to the mall and get my lotion and shower gel for getting to my 50lbs as a reward. I just love Bath and Body stuff!!!
I don't have to worry about the candy being here because we are so far out of town, and at the far end of a road that no one comes out here. Good in some ways, bad in others. I miss not seeing the little kids in costumes.
Well, everyone have a good day and stay OP!!
Happy Halloween!!
Debbie

Hi chickies,

I can't believe this, but TOM is here and I have had NO cravings, no crazy, out-of-control desires to binge on fat, sugar, chocolate, anything not nailed down. None! I am incredibly thankful for this gift and every other day/occasion that is easier than expected. I don't believe I've ever had a month like this.

I'm fortunate in that I don't have to deal with resisting the candy today. I'm in my office by myself, so there is no one bringing in goodies to tempt me. I live in a security apartment building, and there is only one child the right age for trick-or-treating, and I'm sure his parents will take him elsewhere.

In years past, the day after Halloween was the real witching day for me. All the Halloween candy on sale for 50% off was a very big draw for me, and I'd load up on all the bargain candy. Not this year! I'm staying out of the grocery store for a couple of days so they can get rid of the candy and I can avoid the temptation. Bargain prices + access are a bad combination for me.

I hope you all have a creepy, crawly day!

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Annie: sorry you didn't get the job. Keep trying. I know you'll find something.

I wonder if Oxy Clean or something like that will remove the smoke smell from the clothes? It would be difficult for me, too, to have the smoke smell.

Gggirls: salsa dancing sounds like fun. I also have 2 left feet, but have had lots of fun trying to dance. That is a good compromise for your hubby, and I think you will end up enjoying yourself a lot.

Sharon/Nancy: I'm the same when it comes to vacations/holidays/visits. Once I'm out of my environment, it's time for me to *treat* myself. These occasions are a great time to plan and decide on moderation. I continually work on how to enjoy and indulge moderately.

Nancy, I hope you're back OP now and doing well.

Torister: Let me chime in as another who loves your new avatar. You're glowing. There is a whole new aura about you.

Donna: good for you for standing up to her. She deserved to be put in her place. Some people cannot appreciate a nice and giving person. They only see a way in to abuse and manipulate.